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Makeup Artist Kit - Setting Powders

Jan 6, 2013

I've gotten a good amount of feedback and questions about my makeup artist background and kit. Therefore, I thought that I would do a series of posts related to my makeup kit and other MUA information.

I posted my video about pursuing my passion for makeup artistry and some people have assumed that I just started doing makeup. This isn't the case, I've been doing makeup for over 7 years (although I have never had professional training and I am self taught).

I also have never taken makeup artistry seriously as a business. I didn't have an extensive kit, I didn't have a budget, I didn't have a portfolio or marketing material. Usually I would only do makeup for referrals or people I knew personally who would ask me to do it for them. Now, I've decided to actually pursue this as a business and possible career. I already have a degree in Economics, I just recently received my German business license, I am working on my portfolio and I have my budgeting plan all set. So see, that is what I mean by taking it seriously! Now on to the fun stuff, what's in my kit!SETTING POWDERSBen Nye Luxury PowderSHADES I CARRYBanana, Buff, Beige Suede, Cameo, Nutmeg and Dark CocoaWHAT I USE IT FORI use these mainly to set concealer under the eye and anywhere I put concealer to highlight . I also use it to go underneath contour to emphasize the contour and sometimes as a setting powder on super oily clients.MAC Mineralize Skinfinish NaturalSHADES I CARRYLight, Light Plus, Medium, Medium Plus, Medium Dark, Medium Plus, Dark and Dark DeepWHAT I USE IT FORThis is my go to setting powder over foundation. I love the way it sits on the skin, I love the glow it gives. I also like to use it as a foundation, by itself, by using it with a slightly damp brush for a natural look.

bareMinerals Mineral VeilSHADES I CARRYOriginal Mineral Veil, Tinted Mineral Veil, Ready SPF Tinted Touch Up VeilWHAT I USE IT FORI use this to set foundation when I want to set very lightly and want the skin to look like there is no foundation on it. I also use this on my sensitive skin clients and as an alternative to MAC because some people prefer other brands.

bareMinerals BisqueSHADES I CARRYBisque WHAT I USE IT FORI use this to set undereye concealer on my really fair clients that don't need much concealer and don't need a heavy setting powder. This can also be used alone as a concealer but I never do that.

bareMinerals Well Rested WHAT I USE IT FORI use this to set undereye concealer on my really fair clients that need very little concealer but have more yellow undertones. This
can also be used alone as a concealer but I never do that.

Laura Mercier Invisible Loose Setting Powder WHAT I USE IT FORI use this to set foundation on my really fair clients who don't like a lot of makeup on their skin.

I generally like to carry a variety of products and brands so that I can have options and it also helps when someone may have had an allergic reaction to a certain product because then I have alternatives! I know I should probably condense my kit but for now, I like having options as I haven't learned every tip and trick yet!

Let me know if you guys have any questions! Also, I'm an eternal student so let me know if you have any feedback and/or suggestion as I love to hear new ideas on things. Thanks so much for stopping by!